Title: Associate Medical Director/Medical Director

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Forty Seven Inc. is committed to helping patients defeat their cancer. We are advancing immune-oncology through the engagement of new and complementary phagocytic pathways that enhance anti-tumor efficacy and selectivity.

Summary:

Forty Seven, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company that is pioneering breakthrough solutions to advance the next generation of immune-oncology treatments. We are seeking an Associate Medical Director/Medical Director that will be responsible for providing clinical leadership in the definition of clinical development strategies, as well as the design, execution, and analysis of clinical studies conducted with Forty Seven’s academic, community and industry partners. This individual should be passionate about oncology drug development and working in an innovative therapeutic field. This position reports to the Vice President, Clinical Development.

Essential Functions:

These may include, but are not limited to, the following; other duties may be assigned

Leads and participates in cross-functional oncology drug development matrix teams

Lead the formulation of clinical development plans, including selection of proof of concept indications and pivotal registrational trials in selected indications

In collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, be responsible for the design of protocols and conduct of data review, analysis, and interpretation

Functions in the role of medical monitor, providing medical oversight of multiple clinical studies and guidance on scientific, clinical and safety monitoring issues. Listed below are some of the key responsibilities required for effective medical monitoring:

To review and approve all versions of the patient information leaflet and informed consent form templates

To participate in the draft, review and ownership of study-specific medical monitoring plans (MMP)

To review study statistical analysis plans

To provide appropriate clinical training for internal and external study team members and site personnel as and when required before and during conduct of studies.

To review serious adverse events (SAEs) that occur during studies as and when they are notified to Drug Safety to assist in identifying any emergent safety concerns that may be related to study conduct.

Interface with US/international regulatory authorities, as appropriate, in of the development objectives and assist in the compilation of submissions and responses to inquires

Leads/participates in clinical and translational data review and analysis and makes appropriate recommendations based on these data

Serves as a medical and scientific expert to drug discovery teams and contributes to selection of discovery compounds, development of clinical strategy and transition of compounds into early phase development

Builds relationships with thought leaders and principal investigators for input on disease areas in oncology and design of clinical programs and is comfortable interacting on a peer-to-peer basis with key opinion leaders

Serves as one of the company's scientific and medical experts at advisory boards and public forums

Education & Experience:

MD required, board eligible or certified in hematology/oncology

MD, PhD preferred

2+ years of hands on pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience in oncology clinical development preferred

Candidates transitioning from academic training with clinical trials and/or translational research experience in oncology will be considered

Translational or clinical trials experience in immuno-oncology is a plus

In depth knowledge of the drug development process and oversight of clinical trials

Working knowledge of biostatistics, regulatory, clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics

Experience in filing US INDs and/or BLA/NDAs is a plus

Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritization skills, work in a collaborative matrixed team environment

Ability to critically analyze scientific and clinical data and literature

Strong background in basic or translational research is a plus

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Passionate about oncology drug development and working in an innovative therapeutic field

Other Information

Position may require occasional travel (~20%), domestic and international.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.